In this section, you will find all the information and steps to follow to prepare yourself before the start of the next session.
Communication tools
The Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles uses MIO messaging and Omnivox communities to communicate with you.
Registration activity and start of classes
The registration activity will take place on the morning of August 19th, 2024 and classes will begin at 1 p.m.
If you are taking online classes, you will be able to connect to the welcome meeting from Omnivox . The time and Zoom link for the meeting will be indicated in the What’s new section on Omnivox.
1. Find out about the secondary-CEGEP transition
Are you starting your college journey? To learn more about this new environment, watch the interactive presentation College studies at Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles. It brings together relevant information on the services offered, support measures for success and college studies in general.
Do your parents have questions? The Infoparents document presents the main differences between secondary school and college, the role of each person, the services offered at CEGEP, and much more.
2. Subscribe to Omnivox
It is through the Omnivox portal that you will have access to the school organization’s services and course choices. You will also be able to consult your payment balance and your schedule. We recommend that you access it as soon as possible after your admission to the Cégep.
Go to Omnivox
You will find more details on the registration steps in the Omnivox, MIO and Léa section.
Write down and memorize your password; you will need it throughout your studies.
In case of difficulty with your file number, call 418 368-2201 (or toll-free at 1 888 368-2201 ), extension 1420, or write to kpatterson@cegepgim.ca .
3. Confirm your course choices
You must confirm your course proposal using the Course Selection module on Omnivox . Your schedule will be available approximately one week before the start of the school year: mid-August for the fall session and mid-January for the winter session. For any information regarding your course choice or your study program, contact your academic advisor (API) .
4. Pay your session fees
The session fee invoice is sent at the end of May for the fall session and in mid-November for the winter session. You will receive an email and an MIO for this purpose. Payment is made on Omnivox in the Payment Center module.
5. Apply for financial assistance
If you wish to apply for financial assistance, you must go to the Government of Quebec’s Student Financial Assistance website and complete your application online. Other information is also provided in the Scholarships and Financial Assistance section.
6. Get your schedule
First, you must have paid your session fees to retrieve your schedule. Retrieving your schedule is mandatory to confirm your registration. Collect it from August 9th at 1 p.m. until August 19th at 4 p.m. on Omnivox. Late fees will apply after this date.
7. Get your necessary material
Agenda
At the beginning of the school year, school calendars are available on campus and sent by mail to remote learning students. You can consult the PDF version of the first part of the agenda, bringing together the tools and services.
School supplies
The list of materials needed for each of your courses will be provided by your teachers.
Hardware
IT Support
If you have any questions, it is possible to contact a computer technician by filling out a request on support.cegepgim.ca. Instructions for entering your query are displayed directly in the tool. A technician will contact you as soon as possible once the request has been forwarded.
Emergency: If a computer problem prevents you from taking a course, contact the IT Service at 1 888 368-2201, ext. 1666.
Support for the use of Omnivox and Léa
Sends an MIO to the Methodological and Digital Help Center and monitors the training activities that will be offered.
8. Request adapted services
As in secondary school, it is also possible to have access to adapted services in CEGEP. Consult the Adapted Services page to find out the steps to follow to open your file.
